WORD DETAIL
召し物
めしもの
Examples
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
召し物(めしもの)is an honorific expression for clothing worn by another person. - Basic usage: It is used when speaking politely about someone's outfit or describing the clothing of a respected person.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Who receives the respect
召し物shows respect for the person wearing the clothes.- For one's own clothes, an ordinary expression such as
服(ふく)is generally used.

